Dietary Aid (FT 9:30a-6p)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Keeps work area neat and clean at all times
• Clean and maintain equipment used in food preparation, dishwasher, refrigerators, ovens, etc.
• Supports, cooperates with, and implements specific procedures for quality assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements
• Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests; when applicable
• Uses chemicals properly on equipment
• Checks ice machine and monitors beverage levels during every mealtime
• Stores leftovers properly to prevent contamination
• Cleans worktables, storage areas, and equipment
• Uses proper methods and cooking temperatures to prevent contamination, spoilage, and waste
• Sweeps and mops floors
• Takes daily food and equipment temperatures
• Wipes down all countertops, tables, and chairs in the dining hall
• Washes all dishes, glassware, flatware, utensils using commercial dishwasher
• Clean all work surfaces as needed
• Removes trash and clean trash cans as needed
• Stocks supplies and equipment in appropriate areas
• Maintains clean dishes, utensils or cooking equipment in storage areas
• Receives and stores supplies
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, use hands and fingers, talk or hear, and smell continually
• Ability to stand, walk and reach frequently
• Ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch occasionally
• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 10 lbs. and occasionally lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Close vision required to see computer monitor, read documents, and operate copy and fax machine
• Distance vision required to drive an automobile, if driving is a requirement of the job
• Work environment is indoors and climate controlled
• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Moderate noise levels as found in a business office with computer printers, households with TVs and dishwashers, and driving light traffic

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Serve Safe Certificate preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in food production required
• Experience in preparing and serving food in an institutional setting preferred